Socio-Legal Aid
Socio-legal aid is an intervention model that is aimed to restore the principles of justice, equality, and equity in the criminal justice system in India. It is a holistic approach that integrates social aid and legal aid, addressing both the immediate and structural needs of marginalized communities.
Legal Aid: Justice and Fair Treatment
Legal Aid includes free legal representation, assistance, counseling, and advocacy, ensuring that prisoners receive timely trials and humane treatment while also addressing issues of unlawful detention and legal rights violations.
Key aspects of legal aid include:
Litigation
Social Aid: Justice for Every Community
Social Aid offers free support to help marginalized individuals access essential rights and services. We guide them through systems like food, housing, pensions, and healthcare to ensure rightful benefits.
Key aspects of social aid include:
Rights Facilitation
Psychosocial Support
Assistance
Imprisoned for over a year despite securing bail, Binod's release was delayed by legal loopholes and judicial negligence. His journey back home was bittersweet; his family believed him dead, and with the efforts of the LAW Foundation, he got released and was able to spend minimal time with his family as he tragically passed away just 20 days after his release. Read more to uncover the heartbreaking reality of his case.
The 3R Approach: Comprehensive
Justice & Empowerment
Within Socio-Legal Aid, our organization emphasizes Rehabilitation, Reformation, and Reintegration to create lasting justice and empowerment.
Providing psychological, educational, and vocational support to help inmates rebuild their lives.
Advocating for systemic legal and policy changes to create a more just and rehabilitative criminal justice system.
Assisting released individuals with social and economic support to prevent recidivism and facilitate their return to society.